The Black Rhyme Organisation To Help Equal Rights (B.R.O.T.H.E.R ) was a collection of some of the most talented UK Hip HOP artists around in 1989. Instigated by the political ragga-rap group Gatecrash, the debut record, Beyond the 16th Parallel's main purpose was to raise awareness of the racial inequalities of the South African aparthied regime.
Assembling an all-star line up, including the late Bernie Grant MP, each of the separate groups had the task of tackling the specifics of the Botha government. With this as a new main focus, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R project managed to temporarily stem the inter-group friction that existed across much of London's Hip Hop community. All artists royalties were donated to the ANC.
Members: Cookie Crew, The, Demon Boyz, Gatecrash, Hijack, Icepick, The, London Posse, London Rhyme Syndicate, MC Mell'O', Overlord X, She Rockers, Standing Ovation
